Animal Health International, Inc. (AHII)

SkinInvest (97.71) Submitted: 2/7/2009 3:35:22 PM : Start Price: $1.66 AHII Score: +22.38

Jumping on board because I think things are finally looking up for this company despite the thrashing over the last few months. Sales are increasing, but I'm a little uneasy about all that debt, honestly. Not buying this one with real money.

ImportantUpdate1 (< 20) Submitted: 12/25/2008 12:37:36 PM : Start Price: $1.71 AHII Score: +18.39

AHII is going to beat the Analysis Estimates by a long shot plus:

AHII: Recession Proof

This is a relatively recession-proof business. Medical professionals will order and use the supplies and equipment needed to treat their patients regardless of economic conditions. This is especially true in the commercial agricultural end of the business where the health of the animals is imperative to the well being of the business. While the typical pet owner might defer some routine treatment for their beloved dog or cat it is unlikely they will skimp on necessary care for illness or injury.

Animal Health International Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Walco International, Inc. and Kane Veterinary Supplies, Ltd., is engaged in distribution of animal health products supplies, services, and technology through operating divisions located throughout the United States, Canada and Taiwan. The Company sells more than 40,000 products sourced from over 1,500 manufacturers to over 65,000 customers, as well as provides consultative services. Products it distributes include pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, capital equipment, sanitizers, devices and supplies. Its principal customers are veterinarians, production animal operators and animal health product retailers. It processes daily shipments from its central replenishment and distribution facility located in Memphis, Tennessee and 68 distribution locations located in the United States, Canada and Taiwan. In October 2007, it acquired Kane Veterinary Supplies, Ltd.

praguemonk (< 20) Submitted: 11/15/2007 7:05:20 AM : Start Price: $11.83 AHII Score: -57.19

Watching it for long time, now seems they really grow... I mean this is one of cool companies with real "organic growth" i.e. expansion of their business

scotty1727 (46.74) Submitted: 7/10/2007 9:42:37 PM : Start Price: $13.68 AHII Score: +58.23

The only good thing I can think is that there is only room to get better. Q1 balance sheet, income statement and cash flow are hideous. There is no cash on hand and lots of debt. With a market downturn very possible soon, I'm extremely wary.

TMFStockPick07 (< 20) Submitted: 5/21/2007 6:07:39 PM : Start Price: $13.13 AHII Score: -56.82

This stock was picked to outperform from May 2007 to May 2008 by TMFShanaBanana

sojournerks (98.90) Submitted: 3/12/2007 11:19:30 AM : Start Price: $11.99 AHII Score: -62.00

Animal health products with growing sales, better margins, and well positioned

larry892 (< 20) Submitted: 3/7/2007 8:29:28 AM : Start Price: $11.65 AHII Score: -61.85

The company is a stable, predictable grower in a recession proof industry. With uncertainty regarding the economy, companies such as Animal Health are set to easily outperform. LS

Goldenpicks (< 20) Submitted: 2/22/2007 11:20:13 PM : Start Price: $12.93 AHII Score: -60.47

why,can you not tell?

uberpaige (< 20) Submitted: 2/7/2007 5:29:41 PM : Start Price: $12.56 AHII Score: -60.42

b/c Matt Koppenheffer told me to